Senior Fingerprint Officer

Senior Fingerprint Officer
Force Intelligence Bureau
Forensic Services Department
Permanent
Full Time
Grade F - £38,754 - £45,147
St Anne Street

Merseyside Police

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to demonstrate your skills and share your experience within a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?

At Merseyside Police we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Merseyside Police we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.

We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you ‘being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Merseyside Police to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.

We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, If you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!

Job Purpose:

To maximise the effectiveness of forensic evidence through the examination of friction ridge detail for identification purposes with technical lead responsibility for ensuring the adherence to and maintenance of accreditation requirements.

All activity will be conducted in compliance with the Quality Standards Framework (ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ILAC-G19 and the Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice and Conduct).

Knowledge and Experience:

Postholder must have completed a Fingerprint training programme (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Fingerprint Courses) and related evidential portfolios is required.

Experience of working in an ISO 17025 or ISO 17020 quality management environment is required to understand the impact should accreditation not be achieved and maintained.

A sound knowledge and extensive experience of forensic processes is essential to the role.

Continued professional development is expected through the maintenance of an active training file which documents all training received and evidence of ongoing competence.

Additionally, the postholder is expected to keep abreast of technological developments, legislative changes and any changes to quality standards requirements pertinent to the role.

Excellent communication skills, in order to produce clear and concise documented procedures, processes, policies and reports.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships and work effectively with people across different levels of the organisation.

Good information handling skills with sound analytical and problem solving skills in order to manage varied and intense workloads whilst prioritising accreditation activities.

Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines, whilst maintaining a good level of performance, high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to effectively plan and coordinate multiple activities.

Possess excellent IT skills.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate (with evidence) minimum skills criteria/qualification. Where a qualification is required, you must hold this at the time of submitting your application (unless stipulated in the JDQ as working towards). We cannot accept ‘expected grades’ as you will need to supply copies of your certificates as part of your application

Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 - word supporting evidence

Please click here for the full JDQ

Please click here for the Leadership Framework

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Cycle to work scheme.
Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
Sick pay provisions

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before.

To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups.

To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please click here or contact us at Outreach@merseyside.police.uk

Merseyside Police are proud to use Positive Action to redress the balance of under representation and we are actively encouraging candidates from under-represented groups to express their interest. The Diversity Equality and Inclusion team will offer advice, guidance and support throughout the process to candidates from under-represented groups. Inclusion@merseyside.police.uk

A note on using Artificial Intelligence

- AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:

- AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience.

- Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.

- Do not copy and paste AI-generated answers. This will not help you stand out in a positive way; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience.